When compared to basal metabolic rate, resting metabolic rate is about ____.
A) 20 percent lower
B) 10 percent lower
C) 10 percent greater
D) 20 percent greater

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Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is typically about 10 percent higher than basal metabolic rate (BMR). This difference is due to the slightly less strict conditions under which RMR is measured, allowing for some energy expenditure that isn't accounted for in BMR.

When Compared to Basal Metabolic Rate, Resting Metabolic Rate Is